Hurricane Ike's wrath in the Kingwood and Humble area

November 5, 2008 12:00 AM

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PICKING UP THE PIECES: Delores Stevens, left, a member of the horticulture staff at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, works with volunteers Hermelina Talamantez and Wendy Sims, both from Beneficial Finance, to clear tree limbs and brush on the garden's forest floor. less

PICKING UP THE PIECES: Delores Stevens, left, a member of the horticulture staff at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, works with volunteers Hermelina Talamantez and Wendy Sims, both from Beneficial Finance, ... more

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Delores Stevens, a member of the horticulture staff at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, works a Baby Bandit chipper while clearing tree limbs and brush on the garden's forest floor.

Delores Stevens, a member of the horticulture staff at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, works a Baby Bandit chipper while clearing tree limbs and brush on the garden's forest floor.

Photo: Jerry Baker, For The Chronicle

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Linda Gay, director of the Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in Spring, checks out a 50-year-old Loblolly Pine tree that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Gay said that she plans to preserve what is left of the tree and turn it into a sculpture. less

Linda Gay, director of the Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in Spring, checks out a 50-year-old Loblolly Pine tree that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Gay said that she plans to preserve what is left ... more

Cy-Lakes freshman Lynnell McLain, 14, left, and her sister, Cy-Springs senior DeShawn McLain, 17, take off their gloves as a shift change of volunteers gives them a few moments to take a breather at the Church Without Walls POD site. less

Cy-Lakes freshman Lynnell McLain, 14, left, and her sister, Cy-Springs senior DeShawn McLain, 17, take off their gloves as a shift change of volunteers gives them a few moments to take a breather at the Church ... more

Tuan Cao, 20, left, and his sister, Ann, 24, both of Humble, share some computer time at the Octavia Fields Branch Library in Humble. With their home without power, Tuan was browsing the Internet looking for a used car while Ann, a student at the University of Houston-Downtown, was working on her online classes. less

Tuan Cao, 20, left, and his sister, Ann, 24, both of Humble, share some computer time at the Octavia Fields Branch Library in Humble. With their home without power, Tuan was browsing the Internet looking for a ... more

Kelvin Cotton, center, of Humble, holds his daughter, Stephanie, 2, while his wife Lisa works on the computer for her new home day care business during the family's visit to the Octavia Fields Branch Library. The Cotton family was without power, courtesy of Hurricane Ike. less

Kelvin Cotton, center, of Humble, holds his daughter, Stephanie, 2, while his wife Lisa works on the computer for her new home day care business during the family's visit to the Octavia Fields Branch Library. ... more

Toni Henderson, 15, of Aldine and a sophomore at Nimitz High School, works on a research paper for at the Octavia Fields Branch Library. Henderson's family is without power at their home, courtesy of Hurricane Ike. less

Toni Henderson, 15, of Aldine and a sophomore at Nimitz High School, works on a research paper for at the Octavia Fields Branch Library. Henderson's family is without power at their home, courtesy of Hurricane ... more

Shemyra Jones, right, of Spring, helps her son, Jaden Tatum, 4, with a computer game during their visit to the Octavia Fields Branch Library in Humble. Jones, who was joined by her daughter, Mikayla Tatum, 9, said that their family has no power at their home. less

Shemyra Jones, right, of Spring, helps her son, Jaden Tatum, 4, with a computer game during their visit to the Octavia Fields Branch Library in Humble. Jones, who was joined by her daughter, Mikayla Tatum, 9, ... more

Janelle McShan arranges bags of ice in her car as she loads up on supplies at the Humble Civic Center.

Janelle McShan arranges bags of ice in her car as she loads up on supplies at the Humble Civic Center.

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Peter Nahodly, left, thanks Bill Hunn, assistant district commissioner for the Flaming Arrow District of the Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, after loading up on supplies at the Humble Civic Center. In the back seat is Daniel Miller, 14. less

Peter Nahodly, left, thanks Bill Hunn, assistant district commissioner for the Flaming Arrow District of the Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, after loading up on supplies at the Humble ... more

The K. Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

The K. Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage that spilled over to the City of Humble Uptown Park after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage that spilled over to the City of Humble Uptown Park after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage that spilled over to the City of Humble Uptown Park after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

The K.Austin & Associates building at 302 E. Main in Humble suffered extensive roof damage that spilled over to the City of Humble Uptown Park after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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City of Humble workers clean up tree branches along South Avenue A (near Staitti St.) four days after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

City of Humble workers clean up tree branches along South Avenue A (near Staitti St.) four days after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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City of Humble worker Clint Coombs, left, and contractor Bobby McCullah clear tree branches along South Avenue A (near Staitti St.) four days after Hurricane Ike passed through.

City of Humble worker Clint Coombs, left, and contractor Bobby McCullah clear tree branches along South Avenue A (near Staitti St.) four days after Hurricane Ike passed through.

People wait in a long line to get gas at a Chevron station at the corner of Eastex Freeway Business FM 1960.

People wait in a long line to get gas at a Chevron station at the corner of Eastex Freeway Business FM 1960.

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People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi stationed at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960, after Hurricane Ike passed through the Humble/Kingwood area. less

People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi stationed at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960, after Hurricane Ike passed through the ... more

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People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi stationed at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960.

People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi stationed at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960.

People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960.

People stand in line to purchase power generators from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960.

Photo: Thomas Nguyen, For The Chronicle

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Bryan Miller of The Woodlands, right, purchases a power generator from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960. He's being assisted by Alvin Brown. less

Bryan Miller of The Woodlands, right, purchases a power generator from Silver Dollar Sales in Belmont, Mississippi at a Chair King parking lot at Eastex Freeway, near FM 1960. He's being assisted by Alvin ... more

Entrepreneur David Burnett of Mississippi helps Phil Dalton, left, Joe Russo, and Dan Enright of Kingwood buy power generators at the Stein Mart parking lot on the corner of Kingwood Drive and Chestnut Ridge Road. less

Entrepreneur David Burnett of Mississippi helps Phil Dalton, left, Joe Russo, and Dan Enright of Kingwood buy power generators at the Stein Mart parking lot on the corner of Kingwood Drive and Chestnut Ridge ... more

IKE IMPACTS AREA: Humble resident Catrela Collins, 29, became ill and transported to a near by hospital while waiting in line to receive essential supplies such as water, ice, and Meal Ready-to-Eat boxes at the FEMA distribution hub on Imperial Valley and Greens Rd. in North Houston on Sept. 15. Collins had a mild case of heat exhaustion. less

IKE IMPACTS AREA: Humble resident Catrela Collins, 29, became ill and transported to a near by hospital while waiting in line to receive essential supplies such as water, ice, and Meal Ready-to-Eat boxes at the ... more